DWR - Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment- Castaic O&M Center; California Department of Water Resources; Castaic, Los Angeles County, California Contract; Project Number: 13643

The California Department of General Services, on behalf of the California Department of Water Resources, is requesting sealed bids for the complete installation and electrical connection of electric vehicle supply equipment infrastructure at the Castaic Operations and Maintenance Center in Los Angeles County, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory virtual pre-bid site inspection on August 4, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Attendance at the entire inspection is required for bidder eligibility.

A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirement is mandated; additional DVBE incentives are available for participation exceeding specified thresholds ranging from 1 to 5 percent. A 5% small business preference is available for certified California small businesses, and a 5% non-small business subcontractor preference is available for non-certified small businesses committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to California-certified small businesses.

The scope encompasses installation of wiring devices, associated electrical items, comprehensive system testing, site work including saw cutting, trenching, backfilling, and lot surface restoration, and installation of protective bollards where required. All items shown on project drawings, including ADA-accessible ports, must be provided and installed unless specified otherwise. Bidders must hold a valid California Contractors' State License Classification C-10 and comply with California prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Department of Industrial Relations using February 2026 published rates. All contractors and subcontractors must register with the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with labor compliance monitoring.

Bids must be submitted on a lump-sum basis and include all labor, materials, equipment, bonds, insurance, and sales tax. Successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. Award will go to the lowest responsible bidder, with notification expected within 30 days of bid opening. The contract is contingent on prior compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions and availability of funds through the State's normal budget process.